Ruffle Skirt From A T Shirt

Turn 3 old, oversized T's into a totally cute ruffle skirt!

Posted by Amberly

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My dad got these T-shirts for Christmas (Thanks Grandma!) but they were size XL so he regifted them to me for sewing. What I really like about working with T-shirts is that they are Pre-hemed and SOOO easy to manipulate!

Let me know it you have any questions!

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You Will Need (6 things)

  • 3 T Shirt s
  • Elastic
  • Sewing Supllies
  • Sewing Supllies
  • Sewing Supllies
  • 1 Sewing Supllies

Steps (5 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    Take your 3 oversized T's and cut them to the length of ruffles you want. I did mine with 18 inches, 12 inches, and 8 inches. I added 2 inches to the top (shortist) layer for a foldover seam (in the end it will be 6 inches).

  2. 2

    Now you should have three tubes. Put the middle one over the long one and the shortist on top.

  3. 3

    Take the shortest layer and fold it over to the other layers (this is why you cut it two extra inches).

    Make a slit in the folded over area large enough to slip your elastic into.

    Sew arround to attach all four layers.

  4. 4

    Cut elastic to your waist (or hip depending on where you want it to hit) size + 1/2 inches.

    Insert elastic into the slit made in the previous step.
    HINT: Easy way to get elastic all the way arround: attach a saftey pin to the insert and slide it through.

    When the elastic edges meet, sew them together (this is why you added 1/2 inches).

  5. 5

    Sew up the slit so you can't see the elastic any more.

    BINGO!!!! Turn rightside out and it is done.